Sear-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Sear-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 (bone-in, skin-on, about 1.5 lbs) chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1, thinly sliced lemon; 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme; 2, minced garlic cloves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs infused with bright lemon and earthy thyme, cooked in one pan.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

6 (bone-in, skin-on, about 1.5 lbs) chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1, thinly sliced lemon
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
2, minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Sear undisturbed for 10-12 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 1 sliced lemon (cut side down) and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 6: Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.